Join Trócaire at the National Ploughing Championships 2024

The National Ploughing Championships takes place next week at Ratheniska, Co. Laois and Trócaire will be right at the heart of it! Running from Tuesday the 17th of September to Thursday the 19th, the Ploughing Championships brings together people and organisations from across Ireland for three days of festival fun.

This year, we are excited to announce Trócaire’s participation at the Global Solidarity Hub Marquee, supported by Irish Aid. The marquee is a unique space which will bring together six leading Irish Charities – Trócaire, Self Help Africa, Concern Worldwide, Worldview Dóchas, Brighter Communities Worldwide and Sightsavers Ireland – united by a common mission: to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice around the world.

Experience Climate Justice in Action with Trócaire

At Trócaire, we have long been committed to fighting the devastating effects of climate injustice. The communities we work with across the Global South are often the hardest hit by climate change, despite contributing the least to its causes. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and prolonged droughts are just a few of the challenges these communities face daily. Our work focuses on helping these communities adapt to changing climates, advocating for policies that protect the most vulnerable, and raising awareness about the urgent need for global climate justice.

During the National Ploughing Championships, we invite you to visit our area of the Global Solidarity Hub where you can learn mor e about how Trócaire is making a difference. Through our interactive games and activities, we will share information on the most common myths surrounding climate change and provide a space to take action to fight for and show solidarity with those affected by the climate crisis.

Meet our partners in the Global Solidarity Hub

The Global Solidarity Hub will also feature the incredible work of five other leading charities, each bringing their unique expertise and perspective to the challenges of global poverty and injustice, while sharing the varied work of Irish Aid across the globe.

• Self Help Africa: With a focus on agriculture and sustainable livelihoods, Self Help Africa empowers smallholder farmers across Africa to improve their food security, income, and resilience to climate change.
• Concern Worldwide: Working in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, Concern Worldwide addresses issues such as hunger, health and education through innovative and sustainable solutions. Their area of the Hub will focus on migration and the right to seek refugee status.
• Worldview Dóchas: As a leading voice in the Irish development sector, Worldview Dóchas explores in real time Irish attitudes to overseas development.
• Brighter Communities Worldwide: Focusing on health, education and economic empowerment, Brighter Communities works to create lasting improvements in the lives of people in Kenya.
• Sightsavers Ireland: Dedicated to preventing avoidable blindness and promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities, Sightsavers Ireland work transforms lives and strengthens communities around the world. Visit their area to experience virtual reality and the day in the life of a person with a visual impairment in Senegal.

Why you should visit the Global Solidarity Hub

The Global Solidarity Hub at the National Ploughing Championships is more than just a marquee – it is a gathering place for those who believe in a fairer, just world. By visiting the Hub, you will not only learn about the critical work being achieved by Trócaire and our partners but also discover how you can be part of the global movement for change.

This is an opportunity to engage with the issues that matter, to connect with others who share your passion for justice and to take meaningful action. Whether you’re a long-time supporter of Trócaire or new to our mission, we welcome you to join us at the National Ploughing championships 2024 and experience the power of global solidarity first-hand.

Join Trócaire and our amazing volunteers at the National Ploughing Championships 2024 and visit the Global Solidarity Hub! Let’s stand together for a world where climate justice and equality are realities for everyone.

Trócaire’s participation in the Global Solidarity Hub is funded through the Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grant.